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An Official Investigation
John the Baptist's ministry was so influential that it prompted a formal investigation from the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council in Jerusalem. Commentators explain that these "priests and Levites" were sent on an official mission to discover John's identity, showing his impact was felt at the very center of Jewish religious life. This wasn't a random encounter but a significant, official inquiry.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:19
18th Century
Theologian
This is the record - The word “record” here means “testimony,” in whatever way given. The word “record” now commonly refers to “written” e…
AT Robertson
On John 1:19
And this is the witness of John (κα αυτη εστιν η μαρτυρια του Ιωανου). He had twice already alluded to it (verses 7f., 15) and now…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:19
19th Century
Bishop
The narrative is connected with the prologue by the record of John, which is common to both (John 1:15), and therefore opens with “And.…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:16–21
19th Century
Preacher
And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesu…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:19
The miracle of the Incarnation called for witnesses to substantiate its reality. First in order is that of John the Baptist. His preaching attracte…
John Calvin
On John 1:19
16th Century
Theologian
And this is the testimony. Until now the Evangelist has related the preaching of John about Christ; he now turns to a more illustrious tes…
John Gill
On John 1:19
17th Century
Pastor
And this is the record of John
The evangelist proceeds to give a large, and full account of the testimony John the Baptist bor…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:19–28
17th Century
Minister
John denies being the Christ, who was then expected and waited for. He came in the spirit and power of Elias, but he was not the person of Elias. J…